As a value-added service that has grown in popularity and been the source of controversy, ESG reporting elevates an enterprise’s environmental credibility, helps expand diversity, and provides transparency and accountability. In recent years, ESG has surged in popularity but has also received criticism from the industry due to fear of greenwashing. Environmental awareness is rising, and companies are striving to make the necessary changes to present themselves as such. ITAD providers like HOBI partner with other organizations to provide IT asset management and disposition services for end-of-use IT assets, and having an ITAD partner will help companies achieve ESG criteria.
IT Asset Disposition & ESG
Responsible IT asset disposition and ESG come hand in hand when partnering with an ITAD provider. ITAD services go beyond traditional core offerings and include value-added services such as data erasure, asset redeployment, and donation programs that will help achieve social and governance ESG goals and environmental.
Data Protection with Erasure
IT asset disposition facilities provide asset management services, including data destruction, to ensure no data leaks occur even after IT assets are retired. Once properly sanitized, data remains on IT equipment, leaving enterprise data vulnerable to theft. Data erasure wipes all enterprise and employee information before assets are processed. HOBI uses an internally developed data erasure tool, the HOBI Shield, that completely erases all data from a device before it is recycled.
Value Maximization
HOBI also offers IT asset management services like repair and asset redeployment to help maximize the value of retired assets and help companies achieve social ESG goals. Many people are searching for cost-effective alternatives to brand-new equipment, and remarketing IT assets not only helps bridge the digital divide by providing electronics to those without access but also prevents hazardous material from entering the waste stream. This helps prevent e-waste from being sent to landfills and incinerators and serves the community.
Compliance & Recycling
In ITAD, governance criteria are achieved through compliance, audits, and transparency. Compliance is a crucial practice to ensure governance ESG goals are met, and one way to achieve compliance assurance is to maintain certifications. Certifications are pivotal in the ITAD industry, ensuring accountability and confidence in clients. They provide documented evidence that their equipment is in professional hands. Several certifications are available for ITAD facilities, including the R2v3 standard, serving as a testament to the facility’s commitment to high standards and responsible practices.
Lastly, ITAD providers focus on environmental solutions to e-waste with proper e-waste disposition. Ensuring adequate IT asset disposition is not just a responsibility but a critical step in safeguarding the environment. By partnering with an ITAD provider, enterprises can play a significant role in keeping hazardous materials out of the waste stream. This partnership can also be a strategic move toward achieving their environmental ESG goals, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.
For more information about HOBI’s ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.